According to a survey, six out of ten U.S. Americans who were born from 1980 onwards participated in at least one outdoor activity in 2021. The outdoor participation rate was not as high in older generations that year.
Share of participants in outdoor activities in the United States in 2021, by generation
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Statistics on Outdoor recreation and sporting goods in the United States
Market overview
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- Premium Statistic Sporting goods store sales in the U.S. from 1992 to 2021
- Premium Statistic Sporting goods store monthly sales in the U.S. from 2017 to 2022
- Premium Statistic Sports equipment market revenue in the U.S. from 2013 to 2026, by product type
- Premium Statistic Retail sales of outdoor and sports toys in the U.S. 2019-2022
- Basic Statistic U.S. import trade value of outdoor games and recreation equipment 2015-2021
- Basic Statistic U.S. export trade value of outdoor games and recreation equipment 2015-2021
Wholesale
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Major companies & brands
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- Basic Statistic Revenues of VF Corporation's outdoor segment worldwide from 2016 to 2022
- Basic Statistic The North Face brand sales increase worldwide from 2019 to 2022, by region
- Basic Statistic Timberland brand sales increase worldwide from 2019 to 2022, by region
- Premium Statistic Bass Pro Shops brand profile in the United States 2022
- Premium Statistic Bass Pro Shop's retail sales in the U.S. from 2017 to 2021
- Premium Statistic Bass Pro Shop's retail stores in the U.S. from 2017 to 2021
- Premium Statistic Academy brand profile in the United States 2022
- Basic Statistic Academy's retail sales in the U.S. from 2017 to 2021
Consumer behavior
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- Basic Statistic Leading sports and outdoor online shops in the United States 2022
- Basic Statistic Leading habits among outdoor gear shoppers in the United States 2022
- Premium Statistic Brand loyalty among outdoor gear shoppers in the United States 2022
- Premium Statistic Attitudes towards sports and outdoor online shops in the United States 2022
Outdoor activity participation
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- Premium Statistic Participants in outdoor sports in the U.S. 2013-2021
- Premium Statistic Most popular outdoor activities in the U.S. 2021
- Premium Statistic Outdoor participation rate in the U.S. 2021, by generation
- Premium Statistic Outdoor participation in the U.S. 2015-2021, by gender
- Premium Statistic Share of campers in the U.S. 2022, by age
- Premium Statistic Fishing participation in the U.S. 2010-2021
- Premium Statistic Participants in mountain/non-paved surface bicycling in the U.S. 2011-2021
- Premium Statistic Participants in climbing (traditional/ice/mountaineering) in the U.S. 2011-2021
Further related statistics
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- Economic situation of outdoor activity participants in the U.S. in 2009
- Percentage of first-time participants in outdoor activites in the U.S. 2009
- Percentage of first-time participants in outdoor activites in the U.S. 2010
- Influencing factors for participation in outdoor activities in the U.S. by age group 2009
- Most popular outdoor recreation magazines in the U.S. 2016, by circulation
- Most popular outdoor activities among Asian/Pacific Islanders in the U.S. in 2017
- Most popular outdoor activities among Hispanics in the U.S. in 2017
- Most popular sporting activities in the U.S. in 2022
- Most popular outdoor activities among African Americans in the U.S. in 2017
- UK: recreation and leisure boating participation from 2010 to 2017, by frequency
- Outdoor recreational equipment sales in the U.S. 2013, by activity
- Popular sports and leisure activities while camping in the U.S. 2016
- UK: number of outdoor watersport participants 2014-2015, by activity
- Most popular outdoor activities among young adults in the U.S. from 2010 to 2017
- Most popular outdoor activities among youths in the U.S. from 2010 to 2017
- Industry revenue of “outdoor power equipment stores“ in Pennsylvania 2012-2024
- Industry revenue of “outdoor power equipment stores“ in Georgia 2012-2024
- Industry revenue of “outdoor power equipment stores“ in Florida 2012-2024
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- Economic situation of outdoor activity participants in the U.S. in 2009
- Percentage of first-time participants in outdoor activites in the U.S. 2009
- Percentage of first-time participants in outdoor activites in the U.S. 2010
- Influencing factors for participation in outdoor activities in the U.S. by age group 2009
- Most popular outdoor recreation magazines in the U.S. 2016, by circulation
- Most popular outdoor activities among Asian/Pacific Islanders in the U.S. in 2017
- Most popular outdoor activities among Hispanics in the U.S. in 2017
- Most popular sporting activities in the U.S. in 2022
- Most popular outdoor activities among African Americans in the U.S. in 2017
- UK: recreation and leisure boating participation from 2010 to 2017, by frequency
- Outdoor recreational equipment sales in the U.S. 2013, by activity
- Popular sports and leisure activities while camping in the U.S. 2016
- UK: number of outdoor watersport participants 2014-2015, by activity
- Most popular outdoor activities among young adults in the U.S. from 2010 to 2017
- Most popular outdoor activities among youths in the U.S. from 2010 to 2017
- Industry revenue of “outdoor power equipment stores“ in Pennsylvania 2012-2024
- Industry revenue of “outdoor power equipment stores“ in Georgia 2012-2024
- Industry revenue of “outdoor power equipment stores“ in Florida 2012-2024
SFIA. (February 11, 2022). Share of participants in outdoor activities in the United States in 2021, by generation [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 22, 2023, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/190083/outdoor-activities-participation-rate-by-age-group-in-the-us/
SFIA. "Share of participants in outdoor activities in the United States in 2021, by generation." Chart. February 11, 2022. Statista. Accessed March 22, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/190083/outdoor-activities-participation-rate-by-age-group-in-the-us/
SFIA. (2022). Share of participants in outdoor activities in the United States in 2021, by generation. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: March 22, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/190083/outdoor-activities-participation-rate-by-age-group-in-the-us/
SFIA. "Share of Participants in Outdoor Activities in The United States in 2021, by Generation." Statista, Statista Inc., 11 Feb 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/190083/outdoor-activities-participation-rate-by-age-group-in-the-us/
SFIA, Share of participants in outdoor activities in the United States in 2021, by generation Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/190083/outdoor-activities-participation-rate-by-age-group-in-the-us/ (last visited March 22, 2023)
Share of participants in outdoor activities in the United States in 2021, by generation [Graph], SFIA, February 11, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/190083/outdoor-activities-participation-rate-by-age-group-in-the-us/